i can't open my encrypted folder :(

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Ashrafik

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Hi every one

i use windows vista home edition x32, Dell XPS (it has fingerprint reader)
i encrypted one folder using "Fingerprint Reader Suite" software 1 years ago!
my windows crashed and i decided to reinstall a new fresh windows again (same version, same package)

now i can't open my encrypted folder in new windows :(
it's very very important to me

when i want to open it, after recognition my finger print successfully windows say me this message: Unlocking: Not an authorized user

any one here can help me plz :o
 

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Did you backup the Certificates before you re-installed? If not, I'm not sure it's going to be possible. If you have encrypted files in an NTFS partition of windows and you want to access it after re-installation of windows the only way to do so is to backup your encryption certificates before going for a fresh installation. But still, there may be some options.

Check C:\ in Windows Explorer to see if there is a folder called Windows.old as it may contain the Certificates. If so, post back and there's a chance we may be able to resolve the problem.

Here's another option (using freeware) that I've never tried but from reading the article it seems like it might work (but I'm not convinced because it frankly seems too easy and would defeat the purpose of encryption in the first place): http://www.ehow.com/how_5165025_recover-efs-encrypted-files.html.

I hope this helps. If not, post back and we'll look again to try to find some way to gain access - but I'm not very hopeful (yet it may still be possible).

Good luck!
 
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Lorien has really said what there is to say. We need those certificates. Before anyone asks, we cannot hack them. We would not be allowed to post it if we could, but we cannot anyway. The encryption used on these folders is very strong, because Microsoft turn the encryption up to a point where hacking becomes inefficient, otherwise encryption would be pointless. There is no coded loophole. We find the certificates, or we don't. Sorry.
 

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Ashrafik said:
hopefuly i have a backup from .uea file

but the error repeated: Unlocking: Not an authorized user
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You say you have a backup of the Certificates? If so, they need to be added to the user profile in the proper location before you'll be able to access anything.

I probably should know this but I don't, so please clarify. What exactly is a .uea file and why do you think it contains the Certificates? How was this file created? I could understand a backup folder that may contain what we need, but I don't know if it would all be placed into a single file or what program would do that.

Also, what did you do with this backup file that you think would have resolved the problem as simply having it (even if it does contain what we need) isn't enough. We need the Certificates and then we need to put them where they belong to fix the problem.

Thanks and good luck!
 

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    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
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    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive] Dell AIO Printer A940 Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem 6TO4 Adapter Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter Microsoft ISATAP Adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
Is there any global password that has been set initially.......... as while encrypting my files using fingersuite i did not use the option of a password with it. but since i have formatted my lappy many times n my fingerscrolls changed i can't access my old folders encrypted. n it asks for passwords if i cancel option of finger print.
 

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